Olorieni | |
|---|---|
| Kata ya Oloreini | |
  Olorieni | |
| Coordinates: 03°19′0″S36°37′59″E / 3.31667°S 36.63306°E | |
| Country |  Tanzania |
| Region | Arusha Region |
| District | Arusha |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 22,434 |
Olorieni is a village and an administrative ward in the Arusha District Council located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. [1] In 1978 the population was 2,480 [2] and according to the 2012 census, the population had increased to 22,434. [3]
Manyara Region is one of Tanzania's 31 administrative regions. The regional capital is the town of Babati. According to the 2012 national census, the region had a population of 1,425,131, which was lower than the pre-census projection of 1,497,555. For 2002–2012, the region's 3.2 percent average annual population growth rate was tied for the third highest in the country. It was also the 22nd most densely populated region with 32 people per square kilometre.
Babati Rural District is a district of Manyara Region of Tanzania, East Africa. The administrative capital of the district is Babati town, 172 km (107 mi) south of Arusha. The district covers an area of 6,069 km2 (2,343 sq mi), a large proportion (640 km2) of which is covered by the water bodies of Lake Babati, Lake Burunge and Lake Manyara. The district is bordered to the north by Arusha Region, to the south east by Simanjiro District, to the south by Dodoma Region, to the south west by Hanang District, and to the north west by Mbulu District. Babati Urban District is located within the district.
Arusha Region is one of Tanzania's 31 administrative regions and is located in the northeast of the country. The region's capital and largest city is the city of Arusha. The region is bordered by Kajiado County and Narok County in Kenya to the north, the Kilimanjaro Region to the east, the Manyara and Singida Regions to the south, and the Mara and Simiyu regions to the west. Arusha Region is home to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region is comparable in size to the combined land and water areas of the state of Maryland in the United States.
Karatu District is one of seven districts of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The district is bordered to the north by the Ngorongoro District and to the west by the Meatu District in the Simiyu Region. The district is bordered to the east by the Monduli District, and to the south and southeast by the Mbulu District and the Babati District. The district covers an area of 3,207 km2 (1,238 sq mi). The district is comparable in size to the land area of Samoa. The district has an max elevation of 1,739 m (5,705 ft) on Oldeani Peak. Predominantly settled by Iraqw, Karatu district is home to the hunter-gatherer community of the Hadza people. Also Karatu is known agriculturally as the onion capital of Tanzania. The district capital is the town of Karatu. According to the 2022 census, the population of the district was 280,454.
Arusha City Council is one of seven administrative districts of Arusha Region in Tanzania. It is surrounded to the south, west and north by Arusha Rural District and to east by Meru District. The district covers an area of 267.0 km2 (103.1 sq mi). The district is comparable in size to the land area of Cayman Islands. The district capital is the city of Arusha. As of 1994, Arusha District was the wealthiest district in Tanzania. According to the 2022 Tanzania National Census, the population of Arusha Urban District was 617,631.
Arumeru District is a former district in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. It was bordered to the north, west, and southwest by Monduli District, to the southeast by the city of Arusha, and to the east by the Kilimanjaro Region.
Meru District, officially the Meru District Council is one of seven districts of the Arusha Region of Tanzania.The District is bordered to the north by Longido District, to the east by Siha and Hai Districts of Kilimanjaro Region, to the south by Simanjiro District of Manyara Region, and to the west by Arusha Rural District and Arusha Urban District. It covers an area of 1,266 km2 (489 sq mi). The district is comparable in size to the land area of Faroe Islands. Meru District has an max elevation of 3,800 m (12,500 ft) at Rhino Point on Mount Meru. The administrative capital of the district is Usa River. According to the 2022 Tanzania National Census, the population of Meru District council was 331,603.
Mateves is a Tanzanian administrative ward located in Arusha Rural District of the Arusha Region. It is one of 21 administrative wards in the district. Mateves means places where the fever tree grows in the Maasai language. Mateves ward is bordered by Musa ward to the northwest, Oltrumet ward to the far northeast, a tip of the Olorieni ward to the northeast as well. Olasiti ward borders Mateves to the north east and Terrat to the south east. To the south of Mateves is Oljoro ward and the southwest of Mateves is the Moita Ward and lastly, towards the west is Kisongo ward. The small town of Ngorbob is the seat of the ward. The ward is home to the Mungu Crater and Loljoro Hill at 1,585 meters. The ward covers an area of 104.4 km2 (40.3 sq mi), and has an elevation of 1,328 m (4,357 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 15,632
Oltroto or also spelt as Oltoroto is a Tanzanian administrative ward located in Arusha Rural District of the Arusha Region. Oltoroto means "a place to collect chalk" in Maasai language. The ward is bordered by Ilkiding'a to the north, Sokon II to the east, Moivo to the south and finally Olorieni and Kiranyi wards to the west. The ward is home to plateau mountain called Oldonyo Sapuk and on the east of the ward is Kivesi Hill at 1,897 meters tall. The ward covers an area of 11.85 km2 (4.58 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 1,699 m (5,574 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 15,451
Elerai is an administrative ward in Arusha District, Arusha Region of Tanzania. It is one of 19 urban administrative wards in the municipality. The ward is bordered by Olasiti ward to the west, Kiranyi ward to the north, Ngarenaro ward to the east, Sombetini to the south and, a tiny portion of Unga L.T.D ward to the southeast. The ward covers an area of 3.746 km2 and ranks number eleven in the area in Arusha city. The ward is home to the national National College of Tourism, the African Court and Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA)'s national headquarters, also the Arusha Modern school. The school's famous alumna is Tanzanian recording artist, Vanessa Mdee, who received secondary education there. According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 40,749.
Sekei is an administrative ward and district capital located in the Arusha City Council of Arusha Region in Tanzania. The ward is bordered by Kaloleni ward to the west, Sokon II ward to the north, Kimandolu ward to the east, Themi to the south and, a tiny portion of Kati ward to the southeast. The name sekei comes from the Masai word seki which is a type of tree that grew there before settlement. Sekei ward was officially established in 1969 and is the location of the headquarters of Arusha City Council.
Sombetini is one of the 19 administrative wards of the Arusha City Council located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The ward is bordered by Elerai ward to the north, Unga Limited and Sokon I wards to the east. The wards of Olasiti and Terrat are located in to west and south respectively. The ward covers an area of 5.173 km2 (1.997 sq mi), According to the 2012 census, the ward had a total population of 48,268.
The administrative divisions of Tanzania are controlled by Part I, Article 2.2 of the Constitution of Tanzania. Tanzania is divided into thirty-one regions. Each region is subdivided into districts. The districts are sub-divided into divisions and further into local wards. Wards are further subdivided for management purposes: for urban wards into streets and for rural wards into villages. The villages may be further subdivided into hamlets.
Arusha District or Arusha District Council is one of the seven districts of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The district is bordered to the north by Longido District, to the east by Meru District, to the south by Kilimanjaro Region, and to the west by Monduli District. the district surrounds Arusha City on all three sides. The district covers an area of 1,547.6 km2 (597.5 sq mi). The district is comparable in size to the land area of Guadeloupe. The district capital is located in Sokon II. According to the 2022 Tanzania National Census, the population of Arusha District was 449,518.
Olmotonyi is a village and an administrative ward in the Arusha District Council located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 18,560.
Sambasha is a village and an administrative ward in the Arusha District Council located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 9,484.
Sokon II is one of the 27 administrative wards of the Arusha District Council located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The name Sokon comes from the Swahili word for market, sokoni. The ward shares a similar name with another ward located in Arusha Urban District called Sokon I and the former is one of 27 rural administrative wards in the district as of 2012. Sokon II ward is bordered by Oltoroto and Moivo ward in the west, Ilkiding'a ward to the north, Bangata ward to the east. On the southern border Sokon II is bordered by Baraa, Kimandolu and Sekei wards. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 32,073. Thus, Sokon II is the most populous ward in Arusha District. Also the ward headquarters are Oldadai village. In addition, the Arusha District Administration building is located in Sokon II ward.
Olasiti is an administrative ward in the Arusha City Council located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 36,361.
Terrat is an administrative ward in the Arusha Urban District located in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. Not to be confused with Terrat ward in Simanjiro, Manyara region. According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 21,790.
Mussa is an administrative ward in the Arusha Rural District of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The ward covers an area of 71.60 km2 (27.64 sq mi), and has an average elevation of 1,571 m (5,154 ft). According to the 2012 census, the ward has a total population of 11,836.
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